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Jimmy Van M — the man of mystery

Танцпол · 13.06.2007

By Булат Шарипов

Jimmy Van M is a DJ and promoter, a Belgian from the United States, a star of the world's dancefloors who vanished from the scene for five years. A man of mystery, he seems to be made entirely of contradictions — more of them than in his latest mix, Balance 010.
Back behind the turntables, Van M is touring actively. This weekend the legendary creator of a distinctive progressive-house style, the orlando sound, comes to Moscow.

Here in Moscow the parties are very hot, because it's just very hot in general. It's all because of global warming. So what do you think about this problem?

I think everyone can do a little to help solve it. For example, you can avoid leaving your computer in sleep mode overnight.

You currently live in Barcelona. Does that city influence your music in any way?

I'd say I'm influenced by music from everywhere. Not just from Barcelona.

You spend a lot of time on tour. What's the main difference between the two states: being at home and being on tour?

It's like walking versus driving a car.

You're known both as a promoter and as a DJ. Which do you consider yourself: a businessman with a DJ bag, or a DJ with business papers?

Definitely a DJ.

These days everyone says that for worldwide fame you first have to conquer the USA, and then Japan. Do the same laws apply in house music?

I think the UK is far from the least important place in that respect.

You started your first parties with Sasha and John Digweed at the New York club Twilo. What stuck with you most?

As usually happens, two parties stuck with me: the very first and the very last.

If your most famous project, the Delta Heavy tour, were to happen now, would it still be relevant?

If it actually happens, then yes.

Back then you surely had a lot of fun. How about memoirs?

Good idea. But I think it would be rather hard to describe all the impressions.

What's usually in your DJ bag while on tour?

I play on CD, so I only carry those.

And what will you bring in it this time?

The freshest music!

On June 15 Jimmy Van M will perform at the club XIII

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